2004 Ford Excursion Suspension Problems

“The contact owns a 2004 Ford Excursion. The contact stated the steering wheel felt loose while driving approximately 25 MPH. The failure began to recur while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an auto shop where the contact was told that there was a crack on the front passenger side stabilizer bracket. Crack was welded and a gusset was applied between the bracket and front axle. The failure and current mileages were 169,000. …”

“We purchased 2004 Ford Excursion with the 6.0l diesel engine new in february 2004. It has been to the dealer now 2 times for the back up sensor, approximately 5 times for the turbo, unable to count the number of times for the lack of power, the vent windows not working, 3 times for the motor on the power drivers seat, ball joints 1 time, and now other front end parts. This vehicle is primarily used to go to church and travel with the entire family on the weekends for day trips. …”

“My 2004 Ford Excursion 4x4 with the 6.0 psd has approx. 1/2 clearance between the front springs and the spring bump stop. The passenger side has about 1 . The only allows the suspension to travel 1/2 and 1 . During normal driving it will very often bottom out onto the 3 rubber bump stops putting the weight of the truck bouncing on the axles and tires. During normal driving, when it bottoms out, steering control is minimal as the shock to the vehicle is significant and the shock of the weight is primarily on the tires. …”